Bear Grylls unveils showerhead filter making skin and hair feel 'smoother'

As the new year prompts many to reevaluate their daily routines, small, practical enhancements are increasingly favoured over major lifestyle changes. One aspect quietly gaining traction is the quality of water we shower in, especially in hard water regions where issues like dryness, irritation and build-up can become more pronounced over time.

The Water2 Filtered Showerhead, a product developed in partnership with Bear Grylls, is currently on offer with a £15 discount using the code FRIEND. This reduces the price from £99 to £84, with the deal live until 11.59pm on February 28.

Each showerhead comes with a replaceable filter capsule that's good for 90 days of use and is supported by a 100-day money-back guarantee. Shower filtration has seen increased interest due to concerns about chlorine, microplastics, THMs and limescale in UK tap water.

The Water2 showerhead aims to eliminate up to 90% of chlorine, filter out microplastics, and reduce harmful by-products before the water reaches your skin or hair. It also aids in slowing down limescale accumulation, which can impact both the flow of water and the overall showering experience over time.

The inspiration for this product came from a simple observation made by Bear Grylls. He realised that, while most people are mindful of what they consume, far less consideration is given to what they're exposed to daily through water, reports the Mirror.

In collaboration with Water2 founder Charles Robinson, the goal was to devise a simple solution that enhances water quality without complex installation or continuous maintenance. The Water2 showerhead is unlike convential models in that it utilises a unique activated carbon filtration system that has undergone independent testing by third-party labs, according to the brand.

It asserts that filtration occurs instantly, mitigating the impacts of hard water while preserving and often boosting water pressure. Plenty of users have noticed improvements in their skin and hair shortly after making the switch.

Installation is said to be extremely straightforward to, taking less than 30 seconds and requiring no tools or plumbing modifications. Filters are intended to be replaced every 90 days, with optional subscription services on offer for easy maintenance.

A bonus vitamin C capsule is also provided, adding a rejuvenating sensory aspect to the shower experience. For those seeking alternatives, Cult Beauty offers a Hello Klean Shower Head Filter for £75, which promises to merge the 'benefits of filtered shower water' with a spa-like rain shower, providing customers with a purified showering ritual.

It's specifically engineered to combat the effects of hard water and, as per the website, its star ingredient is calcium sulphite, which can neutralise around 90% of chlorine. Elsewhere, Amazon stocks the Royaltec Vitamin C Shower Head for £19.99, which eliminates chlorine, chloramine and sediment whilst reducing fluoride levels.

As for Water2, one delighted customer shared their experience with the showerhead: "When I moved to London, my hair started to feel especially dry. It wasn't until a friend stayed for a week that I realised it wasn't just me. The same thing happened to me. Almost straight after filtering the shower water I felt that it looked better."

Another said: "The Water2 shower has exceeded my expectations. My skin feels smoother and my hair, too. The power certainly has improved, the water pressure is far stronger than my previous shower head. I have recommended the Water2 under sink filtration and showerhead to my daughter and son-in-law. Now we need some system for the bath water please."

This customer deducted a star from their review, saying: "Easy to install, great tasting water, slightly more drop in pressure than I would have liked, but overall a great product."

However, the majority remained satisfied with the Water2 Filtered Showerhead, as this reviewer said: "Easy to replace the cartridge. Reset the buzzer as instructed and we go again for another year. Great water filter system."

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